Pa's Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs

Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

3 regular cans of petite diced tomatoes

10 cloves garlic - chopped

Olive Oil - enough for sauteing

2 Tbsp dried Basil

1 Tbsp dried Oregano

1 Tbsp Onion powder

Red Pepper flakes to preference

1 tsp Baking Soda

3 Tbsp Brown sugar

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 sweet onion - chopped

Directions

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil

Add tomatoes and seasonings/herbs.

Add baking soda and sugar.

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

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Photo by Tim Kramer

Meatball Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork

1 lb italian sausage

1 lb ground beef (80% meat, 20% fat)

1 onion - chopped

3 eggs

Italian bread crumbs - no amount specified "Until it feels right," said Pa.

Seasonings: Basil, Oregano, Onion powder, Red pepper flakes, 1 cup fresh chopped parsley, salt and black pepper. No amounts specified...

1 "glug" of milk

1/4 cup hot water

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Combine all ingredients into a bowl and combine.

Form into meatballs and place onto parchment-lined baking sheet.

Cook for 10-20 minutes.

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Photo by Tim Kramer